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The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the Atlantic Community’s central role in meeting global challenges. The Council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic economic and political changes defining the twenty-first century by informing and galvanizing its uniquely influential network of global leaders. Through the papers we write, the ideas we generate, and the communities we build, the Council shapes policy choices and strategies to create a more secure and prosperous world.

NATO 20/2020

Twenty bold ideas to reimagine the Alliance after the 2020 US election

More than two decades after NATO’s inspired decision to invite former adversaries to join its ranks, the Alliance is in need of equally captivating ideas. The essays in this volume are intended to push the Alliance to think boldly and creatively in the service of recapturing the public’s imagination.

Read our provocative essays on the future of NATO

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Making a difference

Learn more about the Atlantic Council’s insights & impact through these stories of how our regional and thematic programs are making a difference not only in shaping how we view global issues but also in shaping their outcome.

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Content

In the News

Jun 16, 2022

Webster in SupChina: Putin calls Xi for his 69th birthday

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 16, 2022

Williams in the New York Times: middle power nations want to maintain strategic autonomy and will not easily cozy up to the US regarding Russia

By Michael John Williams

Michael John Williams was quoted in the New York Times asserting that middle power nations such as Brazil, India, Israel, and South Africa want to maintain their strategic autonomy and will not easily side with the US in opposing Russia.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Jun 16, 2022

Vershbow in NBC News: Biden administration must warn Russia that US will respond swiftly and decisively if Putin goes nuclear

By Alexander Vershbow

Alexander Vershbow discusses what Biden administration must do if Putin uses nuclear weapons.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Jun 16, 2022

Asat quoted in Guardian on how the UN human rights chief could not speak to the Uyghur population during her visit to Xinjiang

By Atlantic Council

China Human Rights

In the News

Jun 16, 2022

Qaddour quoted in Arab News on how the UN cross-border expiration in Syria will cause a mass humanitarian crisis

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 15, 2022

Zais in Middle East Institute: Realistic regional policy goals for reaching net-zero by 2050

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Jun 15, 2022

Sales quoted in The Arab Weekly on US President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 15, 2022

Kadhim quoted in Al Jazeera on the recent mass Sadrist resignation from Iraqi parliament

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 15, 2022

Panikoff quoted in South China Morning post on Biden’s Middle East trip

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 15, 2022

Lipner interviewed on CNBC about US President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy